Aggressive cancer type linked to common chemical exposure in new study

A study by the National Institutes of Health linked PFOA and PFOS, chemicals used in non-stick coatings and water-resistant fabrics, to increased rates of ER-negative breast cancer. Researchers found a 67% higher rate associated with PFOA exposure and a 93% higher rate associated with PFOS exposure. ER-negative breast cancer is a form that does not respond to hormone-based treatments.

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